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Overview |
Arkansas | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 48,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $13,595 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $11,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $10,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 81% |
Admission |
Arkansas | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 65,187 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $197 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | USF Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (48,572 students vs. 32,140 students)
Arkansas vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or USF Main Campus?
- University of Arkansas is 68.2% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Arkansas than University of South Florida Main Campus ($26,690.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than Arkansas ($11,578 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 2.3% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($13,290 vs. $13,595)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Florida Main Campus than University of Arkansas (81% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Florida Main Campus students is 23.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($10,012 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. USF Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or USF Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF Main Campus or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 23 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at USF Main Campus (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at USF Main Campus (3.64)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than USF Main Campus (41%)
Arkansas vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or USF Main Campus? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USF Main Campus and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $3,900 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $2,353 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($19,147 vs. $21,500)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/